DPS investigating letter sent to Gov. Perry

The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating a letter sent to Gov. Rick Perry as part of what’s reported to be a nationwide effort by an anti-government group.

The Associated Press reported that it obtained an internal intelligence note by the FBI and Department of Homeland Security saying that as of Wednesday, more than 30 governors had received letters saying if they don’t leave office within three days they will be removed

“We did receive a letter, DPS is investigating,” said Perry spokeswoman Allison Castle by email.

DPS spokeswoman Tela Mange said, “The governor did receive one of those letters, and the DPS has opened a criminal investigation.”

The agency isn’t discussing the letter further, Mange said.

Mange said she knows of no plans to close the Texas Capitol in response to the letter.